19th to 23rd rows incl: * Ch 13, s c in next loop. Repeat from * across. At end of 23 rd row break off. Make 2 ch-loops on neck-band and cover 2 buttons with s c's and sew on to correspond.

To cover buttons, ch 3, join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: 6 s c in ring. 2nd rnd: 2 s c in each s c. Continue around, making increases as necessary to keep work flat. When diameter is same as button to be covered, work 1 rnd even. Put button in and decrease as necessary to make cover fit button.